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At Adams Media we believe "Value looks good." For over 20 years our company has built its reputation on providing practical and meaningful content that purposefully inspires, informs and impacts the lives of our readers . And today more than ever, we're packaging that content in accessible and innovatively designed formats, from authors who are recognized experts in their fields all while offering a value for our consumers. On our list you'll find a broad range of non-fiction topics--the latest on things that today's readers want to know more about: Business and careers, parenting, pets, personal finance, self-help, travel, weddings, writing. Key to our success in these areas have been single title break-outs in the self-help category including the national bestellers, Why Men Love Bitches, Please Stop Laughing at Me, Verbally Abusive Relationships, as well as the teen hit, Mean Chicks, Cliques and Dirty Tricks. Career and business bestsellers like Martin Yate's Knock 'Em Dead and Stephan Schiffman's Closing Techniques have helped millions of people find jobs, and then excel in them. With over 300 books in 25 categories, our benchmark Everything series offers all you need to tackle a difficult project, gain a new hobby, or comprehend a fascinating topic. The Streetwise series is a one-of-a-kind line dedicated specifically to the informational needs of the small business person. And our Cup of Comfort and Small Miracles titles continue to inspire millions worldwide with...
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Scott WatrousNumber of Employees 74
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NAICS Code All Other Publishers: 511199
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Woodstock 40th Anniversary Celebrated in New Book
- 2009-07-22
BOSTON, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Published to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, Adams Media has released WOODSTOCK REVISITED: 50 Stories From Those Who Were There, edited by Susan Reynolds. This is the first and only book to focus on the kids on the...
The big, green day
- 2009-06-08
The Everything Green Wedding Book: Plan an Elegant, Affordable, Earth-Friendly Wedding (Adams Media, $15.95) is true to its title, covering just about anything the eco-conscious couple could possibly need to know in order to tread lightly down the aisle. Author Wenona Napolitano hits all the wedding-planning marks, from...
The big, green day
- 2009-05-01
The Everything Green Wedding Book: Plan an Elegant, Affordable, Earth-Friendly Wedding (Adams Media, $15.95) is true to its title, covering just about anything the eco-conscious couple could possibly need to know in order to tread lightly down the aisle. Author Wenona Napolitano hits all the wedding-planning marks, from...
Riding out recession.(Brief article)
- 2008-12-08
By Marcy Magiera In the new report "Media markets: Just how recession-resistant are they?," Adams Media Research puts some figures to the notion that home entertainment is recession-proof, or at least recession-resistant. History suggests that markets driven by consumer spending, rather than...
Long flight? Comb through 747 time-killing ideas
- 2008-10-03
Write a letter of apology to someone you've hurt or wronged. Make animals out of straws. Balance your checkbook. Count the number of passengers you think have had plastic surgery. These are just four...
F+W Publication Inc assigns multi million book and magazine production contract to RR Donnelley
- 2008-07-08
M2 BEST BOOKS-C2000-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RR Donnelley & Sons (NYSE:RRD), a provider of print and related services, announced on 8 June that it has won a multi-year contract of over USD80m to produce a significant portion of the book and magazine work for F+W Publications Inc, a special...
The Write Type
- 2008-05-01
The Write Type Karen E. Peterson, Ph. D Adams Media 57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322 9781598694703, $12.95, www.adamsmedia.com Committed or Conflicted? Organized or Chaotic? Lunch Hour or Log Cabin? What kind of writer is one, really? "The Write Type: Discover Your True Writer's Identity...
Adams Media Research sold to Screen Digest
- 2007-11-01
Screen Digest Ltd. London, a provider of global media intelligence and information, has agreed to acquire Adams Media Research (AMR; Carmel, CA), a supplier of data and market analysis on the U.S. home entertainment market. No terms of the deal were given. AMR provides market data and financial analysis...
Screen Digest Acquires Adams Media Research
- 2007-10-18
Merger Delivers Unrivalled Global Media Analysis and Research LONDON & CARMEL, Calif. -- Screen Digest, Ltd., the London-based leader in global media intelligence, announced today that is has agreed to acquire Adams Media Research, the pre-eminent supplier of data and market analysis on the U.S. home entertainment market, for...
Grooms Now Have a Wedding Guide Thanks to GroomGroove.com and Adams Media
- 2007-09-05
NEW YORK -- GroomGroove.com, the comprehensive online engagement and wedding guide for grooms, and Adams Media, a division of F+W Publications, announced today an agreement for GroomGroove.com and founder, Michael Arnot, to author a comprehensive, clearly stated and convenient wedding and engagement guide for grooms. "We are very pleased...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Scott Watrous | Chief Executive Officer |
| Jeanne Emanuel | Executive Director, Sales |
| Beth Gissinger | Director, Publicity |
| Shawn Metts | Field Sales Manager |
| Ethan Atkin | Sales Representative |
| Jack Eichkorn | Assoc. |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Media | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Adams Media | Coo | Former |
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| Adams Media | Executive Director, Sales | Current |
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| Adams Media | Director, Publicity | Current |
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| Adams Media | Field Sales Manager | Current |
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